Cessna 140 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 460 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2009 | Mesquite, NV | N73017 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason. |
| May 05, 2009 | Haines, AK | N1685V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff. |
| Dec 24, 2008 | Highmore, SD | N89418 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow. |
| Dec 17, 2008 | Preston, ID | N4008N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. |
| Aug 16, 2008 | Lowman, ID | N1161D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 09, 2008 | Burlington, WI | N89307 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power. |
| Mar 02, 2008 | Dayton, TN | N3536V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 23, 2008 | Poplar Grove, IL | N3527V | Incident | substantial | The left wing skin "fabric patch" separated from the wing ribs and spars for an undetermined reason. |
| Feb 19, 2008 | Halls, TN | N2086V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control durin…The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Feb 09, 2008 | Logan, UT | N72957 | Incident | substantial | The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Grand Meadow, MN | N3537V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and …The pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Nov 05, 2007 | Poultney, VT | N89120 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor j…The pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions. |
| Sep 08, 2007 | Lubbock, TX | N72699 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action. |
| Aug 17, 2007 | Grant, NE | N89492 | Incident | substantial | The directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gust, and ditch. |
| Aug 15, 2007 | Olympia, WA | N4084N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Apr 27, 2007 | Winner, SD | N72953 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive use of braking during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to nose over. |
| Jan 23, 2007 | Murrieta, CA | N2006V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi after landing, resulting in a nose over. |
| Jan 14, 2007 | San Jose, CA | N18WB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive use of the airplane's wheel brakes, which resulted in a nose over during landing. |
| Dec 30, 2006 | Van Nuys, CA | N9198Z | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control of the airplane and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Dec 09, 2006 | Vienna, MO | N76379 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was l…The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not performed by the pilot after he purchased the airplane and operated it with an engine that exceeded the engine manufacturer's time between overhaul criteria. |
| Jul 28, 2006 | Cunningham, KS | N89669 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the mud. |
| Mar 29, 2006 | Pageland, SC | N76688 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in the airplane veering to the right, colliding with a runway…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in the airplane veering to the right, colliding with a runway light, and subsequent nose over. |
| Mar 11, 2006 | Mesa, AZ | N89166 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the flight controls during landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Oct 16, 2005 | Big Flat, AR | N72901 | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| May 08, 2005 | New Cuyama, CA | N89671 | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A fa…the pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain. |